Author: Buck Wimberly

When we were considering which fragrances to carry at ULAH, we knew we wanted something special and unique — something that can’t be found everywhere. We discovered two lines that are not only hard to find, but are also masculine, sophisticated, and come from the highest quality materials.

ULAH carries Parfums de Marly (left) and Atelier Cologne (right).

Parfums de Marly: Staying true to its regal roots, Parfums de Marly delivers complex and sophisticated fragrances. Their fragrances bear the names of the breeds of horses that they have been inspired from, while paying homage to the aromatic courts of King Louis XV in 18th century France. Of their extensive line, ULAH carries Herod, Pegasus, Godolphin, Galloway, Byerley, Layton, and Oajan. To learn more about Parfums de Marly, visit their site by clicking here.

Atelier Cologne: This is the first of a new kind of pure perfume fragrance called Cologne Absolue. Atelier Cologne blended citruses with the most precious natural raw materials. The result is a line of perfectly balanced creations that have exceptionally long lasting power. Each Cologne Absolue expresses a story of powerful memories and treasured emotions. ULAH currently carries Cédrat Enivrant, Vétiver Fatal, Gold Leather, Santal Carmin, Poivre Electrique, Tobacco Nuit. To learn more about Atelier Cologne, visit their site by clicking here.

If you have one of those of guys to shop for who has everything, consider Filson bags, wallets, or watches. Filson is a legacy brand that has been making top quality leather, wool, and canvas goods since 1897. In fact, they still keep their manufacturing here at home in the United States, and have been creating rugged products with real brass hardware in Seattle since their conception. One of our personal favorites is the 24 Hour Tin Briefcase, which I carry to ULAH every day — packed with my gym shoes and clothes, laptop, and notepads. Stop by ULAH in Woodside Village and see which of the Filson products fits your man’s needs.

Filson Padded Computer Bag, available at ULAH

Filson Dry Duffle Medium, available at ULAHFilson Skagit Field Watch, available at ULAHFilson Mackinaw Watch, available at ULAHFilson 48 Hour Duffel, available at ULAHFilson Large Duffle, available at ULAH

Many people may be surprised at the popularity of candles among men. More and more men are buying candles with masculine scents. Early in our development, we wanted to make our own line of masculine candles — so we partnered with local duo Wood + Wick to help create our first evolving line of candles. We named it the Boyhood Collection, inspired by memories that ULAH co-owner Buck Wimberly had as a child. He felt that others would resonate with the memories and scents.

“In my early years, I grew up in the plains of rural West Texas. I remember the baseball games, the classic small-town barbershop experiences, and being fascinated with tumbleweeds. As I grew into my teens while living in the Kansas City area, some of my favorite memories were camping and going on float trips with friends.” – Buck Wimberly

You can find these candles — and many other great holiday gifts for men — in KC’s new men’s apparel and lifestyle store, ULAH, owned by Buck Wimberly and Joey Mendez.

OUTFIELDER – Whether you practiced out in the field, or sat on the bench to watch your friends play — our combination of fresh cut grass and worn leather will stir up memories of America’s most nostalgic sport.

BARBERSHOP – Leather, cardamom, vanilla, and plum will remind you of sitting in the barber’s chair smelling the scent of tonics and pomades as you were getting a fresh clean cut.

TUMBLEWEED – Notes of sandalwood and grass make this scent reminiscent of the dry westerly winds that often blow tumbleweeds across the plains of Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas.

PUP TENT – Pine, clove, and wood smoke notes will take you back to those memorable trips with friends and family — gathering around the campfire and telling stories before you slept the night away in the middle of the woods.

FLOAT TRIP – Patchouli, amber, clove, sandalwood, smoke, saffron, whiskey, and hickory combine to stir up memories of floating down the river for hours with friends before heading back to camp.

Baby, it’s cold outside! Help your guy “Dress For Life” with a sweater from ULAH. Christmas and New Year’s Eve is just around the corner, and winter is here for another couple of months. And let’s face it — for whatever reason — sweaters are usually at the bottom of a guy’s self purchase list. Whether you want a thin v-neck sweater, a thick cable-knit, or a cardigan — ULAH has your man covered.

Gray Cable Knit by Zachary Prell, available at ULAHSweater by Native Youth, available at ULAHHenley Sweater by Sol Angeles

When thinking about gifts that can make a man happy, consider plants to brighten up his home or to add life to that sterile office space. ULAH’s low maintenance succulents are brought in by local master gardener Janese Reed, owner of Hamadryas. ULAH and Janese collaborate to create their array of masculine potted succulents, hanging staghorn ferns, and unique terrariums.

Hamadryas Succulents in Kikkerland Pen Holder, available at ULAHHamadryas Staghorn Fern, available at ULAHSucculent Pots, available at ULAHAssorted cactus, available at ULAHAirplants on local root, available at ULAHPotted Cactus with Minerals by Hamadryas, available at ULAH

Looking for great stocking stuffers for guys? Skin care products are a continuously growing trend for men, and this year is no exception. At ULAH, we offer two great skin care lines that will keep a man looking his best without breaking the bank: CONTEXT and Ursa Major.

And because we love our local makers — we carry KC Beard Balms, along with our own line of organic goats milk soap that was designed by ULAH and hand made exclusively for us by Bear Soap Co.

This holiday season, don’t underestimate the power of tapping into your guy’s love for both music and tech. ULAH — the new men’s apparel and lifestyle store in Woodside Village at 47th and Rainbow — is a retailer for a coveted brand called Master & Dynamic that caters to both music and tech with a beautiful integration of form and function.

Master & Dynamic creates products who share “a focus on great design, luxury materials, amazing craftsmanship, and uncompromising performance, comfort, and sound”. Their products are designed for decades of use with the highest quality materials — and they are getting recognized for it.

Some of ULAH’s favorite features include:

16 hour battery life that could take you from New York to Hong Kong without a recharge

An extra jack (in the right ear) allows someone sitting next to you to plug their headphones into yours. Now you can binge watch those missed shows together on the plane without using one of those annoying splitters!

Stylish and masculine mobile accessories make great gifts and stocking stuffers for men. At ULAH, we have some great new mobile accessories from a brand called Native Union — whose products look more like pieces of functional art. Their assortment includes cases made of thinly sliced marble, to leather covered battery backup chargers. Tired of that charging cord that’s not quite long enough falling off of the night stand? They have a beautiful and creative solution for that, too!

Stop by ULAH and check them out in person. While you’re here, try a sample of our smokey signature drink created by J. Rieger & Co.

At ULAH, we understand that men can be really hard to shop for! So we’ve put together a gift guide — full of ideas that you can find right in our store. Stay tuned for photos and highlights over the next couple of weeks, for a more in-depth look at our products.